Wind could power Alberta’s cars

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  1. Tideland Prius

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    Wind could power Alberta's cars - Autos.ca
     
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    All the while exporting the dirtiest oil in the world,,,Tar sands oil!

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    it is not their fault we are buying it.

    Thank Sierra Club we are not mining it in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and Dakotas. Otherwise this would have been more common view on this side of the border:
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    Icarus brought up a good point. It's ironic coming from the province that most likely pollutes the most. We do have some good winds though in certain parts.
     
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